Funding Opportunity for Folk Theatre Production (Switzerland)

The focus areas of this funding opportunity include promoting professional contemporary Swiss art and cultural production, supporting the creation of new artistic works and productions, encouraging exchange between Switzerland’s linguistic regions, expanding the international reach of Swiss art and culture, fostering international cultural exchange, and supporting innovative folk theatre productions with nationwide importance and cross-regional appeal.

Pro Helvetia promotes professional contemporary Swiss art and cultural production, excluding film, with an emphasis on diversity and national as well as international reach. As a national foundation, it complements the cultural promotion activities of Swiss cantons and municipalities by supporting projects that have cross-regional or international recognition.

The funding supports productions that demonstrate an innovative artistic approach to relevant historical Swiss subjects and events. Financial contributions of up to CHF 25,000 are available for eligible projects.

To qualify for support, projects must have a clear connection to Switzerland, be of nationwide importance, receive adequate co-funding from public or private sources, and respect and guarantee fair working conditions.

Applications will be assessed based on the experience of the professional artistic director in producing folk theatre, the involvement of lay participants in leading roles, and the cross-regional appeal of the production. Pro Helvetia will only consider complete applications that are submitted within the required deadline.

For more information, visit Pro Helvetia.